French GCSE
Verb conjugation
What Verb conjugation means in French GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Verb conjugation
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Reference: AQA
The near future is formed with the present tense of 'aller' plus an infinitive, while the simple future adds the endings -ai, -as, -a, -ons, -ez, -ont to the infinitive stem.
Changing regular and irregular verbs, including reflexive verbs, across all persons of the verb, singular and plural.
The present tense of 'avoir' or 'être' is conjugated accurately to form the auxiliary component of the perfect tense.
Topics that use Verb conjugation
- Verbs (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Adjectival agreement
- Advice and recommendations
- Asking and answering questions
- Auxiliary verbs
- Complex sentences
- Conjunctions
- Expressing desires and preferences
- Expressing obligation
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